Our sister company, The House at Secret Garden, has been making headlines with its scenic dining areas, creative drinks and eclectic dishes. With recent articles in The Arizona Republic, Arizona Foothills Magazine and a review by local restaurant critic, Michele Laudig of Phoenix New Times, curious diners have made their way to The House to [...]

International guests recently gathered at the Phoenix Art Museum for a delightful evening event catered by Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering. Guests were greeted with a glass of champagne as they began the stunning evening which the Phoenix Art Museum and Santa Barbara teamed up to arrange. Those attending were directed to the museum’s Sculpture [...]

Santa Barbara is proud to announce that we have partnered up with Inspirador, in Historic Downtown Chandler, as the preferred caterer for their weddings and events. Inspirador is known for their unique and chic event planning ideas—making us the perfect duo for any event. Santa Barbara has created three catering packages to suit any Inspirador [...]

Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering joined several wedding and event vendors at the Boojum Tree Hidden Gardens in North Phoenix for an event hosted by the Wedding and Event Network. The Boojum Tree is known for its exotic property, filled with tropical plants and multiple water features. For the event, Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering [...]

Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering recently catered a luncheon at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. The Herberger Theater Center is a non-profit organization whose main focus is to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as the premier performance venue, arts incubator and arts advocate. The Herberger Theater Center has [...]

Healthy eating and sustainable foods were among the topics discussed by the Arizona Chapter of the International Special Events Society at its inspiring meeting this month. Arizona’s professionals gathered to relax, enjoy delicious food and discuss personal balance. Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering was happy to share its exquisitely made cuisine while industry peers gathered [...]

Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering was honored to have been a part of an amazing wedding reception at the Phoenix Art Museum recently. The beautiful day and remarkable venue allowed for some wonderful photo ops. Check out The Bride’s Café, one of the top wedding blogs, to see more pictures. Thank you Phoenix Art Museum [...]

Valentine’s Day weekend was celebrated Euro-style as guests glided around the Phoenix Art Museum in costumes and masks, surrounded by European art and mystery. “Friends of European Art,” a support organization for the Phoenix Art Museum, hosted a “Carnivale” themed party on Friday, February 12th. Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering provided stimulating food and drink, [...]

Hundreds of Arizona's top concierges, managers and travel industry members from the state’s elite resorts, hotels and publications will gather under the glittering Pecan Grove canopy of The Farm at South Mountain for Where Magazine’s Silver Plume Awards. On Sunday, November 15th, Where Magazine will honor the Valley of the Sun Concierge Network [...]

It's a family affair! On October 12th, CEO and owner of Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering, Pat Christofolo, along with her son Dustin Christofolo, Chef at The Farm Kitchen at The Farm at South Mountain, will present a cooking class at Tempe's historic Hackett House. On the menu is a delicious dinner including appetizers, salad [...]